Rolex Fastnet (UK) Package 14th Aug 2011 (First 40 Sold Out)

The biennial Rolex Fastnet Race is considered one of the world's classic ocean races, the 608-mile course a test for skippers and crews with its tricky tidal currents and changeable weather conditions. The race organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club, with the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Royal Western Yacht Club starts on Sunday 14th August, off Cowes, Isle of Wight.

With over 200 yachts taking part, yacht racers head west down the Solent and out through the Needles, past the major south coast headlands, Anvil Point, Portland Bill, Start Point, and Lands End rounding the famous rock and the Scilly Isles before finishing at Plymouth.

Since it began in 1925, the Rolex Fastnet Race has grown to become one of ocean racings greatest events and along with the Rolex Sydney to Hobart and the Rolex Middle Sea Race is one of the top three offshore races in the world.